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2016 Mid-Year Conference

February 7–9, 2016

San Antonio, Texas

Dementia Practice Guidelines for Recreational Therapy: Treatment of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 8:30 AM–11:30 AM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

Suzanne Fitzsimmons, , MS, GNP, ARNP, RT-C , University of NC at Greensboro, University of Southern Maine

Evidence-Based Recreational Therapy Music-Making Experiences for Older Adults Using Beamz Therapy Resources

Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 8:30 AM–11:30 AM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

Rhonda Nelson, Ph.D., CTRS, MT-BC, Temple University

VETREC on Water Pre-Conference Sessions

Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 8:30 AM–11:30 AM CST
Blanco (classroom 40)

Presenters

Trenton Kowalczuk, Texas State University

DPG, Part 2

Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 1:00 PM–4:00 PM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

Educators Precon

Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 1:00 PM–4:00 PM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

VTREC, Part 2

Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 1:00 PM–4:00 PM CST
Blanco (classroom 40)

Presenters

Recreation Therapists as Leaders in Healthcare

Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 5:00 PM–6:00 PM CST
San Antonio I (100 classroom)

Presenters

Rebecca Stackhouse, MA, CTRS, FACHE

Conversation Cafe: Exploring Therapeutic Recreation with Students

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM CST
San Antonio I (100 classroom)

Presenters

Maggie Whaley, CTRS
Thea Kavanaugh, CTRS

Ecotherapy as a Therapeutic Modality Option for Persons with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

Kate Price-Howard PhD, CTRS, Troy University

Integrating Cultural Competence and Diversity Training into TR Courses, TR Practice Settings and Daily TR Practice

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM CST
Blanco (classroom 40)

Presenters

Dr. Elaine Hatala, PhD, CTRS, Temple University

Overview of NCTRC Recertification and Specialty Certification Programs

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

Robin McNeal, NCTRC

Simple Science for easy participant involvement

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM CST
Medina (50) classroom

Presenters

Rose Berghash,CTRS, The Milieu Center

Canadian Therapeutic Recreation: Lessons learned while interning in Canada

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST
San Antonio I (100 classroom)

Presenters

Marc Zaremski, MS, Indiana University, Foothills Medical Centre

Marketing the Transferable Skillset of a Pediatric CTRS in Non-traditional Settings: Intensive Outpatient Therapy

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST
Medina (50) classroom

Presenters

Heather Burket, Ed.M., CTRS, CCLS, Temple University

Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training for Recreational Therapists

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

Debbie Robinson, MS, CTRS/L, FACHE, NH Department of Corrections

Vicarious Trauma: What Prompts Post Traumatic Growth?

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

Joyce Mikal-Flynn Ed. D., RN, FNP, MSN, Sacramento State University

Wheels Make a Difference

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST
Blanco (classroom 40)

Presenters

Pam Robbins, MS, AMBUCS

CARF International and Recreation Therapy Services

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CST
Blanco (classroom 40)

Presenters

Mary Lou Schilling, Ph.D., CTRS, Central Michigan University

Evidence Based Intervention Health and Wellness Program for Older Adults

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

Elizabeth M. Salinas, M.Ed., C.T.R.S, TRS/TXC, Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area

NCTRC Internship Guidelines

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CST
San Antonio I (100 classroom)

Presenters

Robin McNeal, NCTRC

South Texas Regional Adaptive and Paralympic Sport (STRAPS) Engages MORGANS Process

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

Brooke Matula, CTRS, BS, STRAPS
Dr. Lyn G Litchke, Phd, Texas State University

Why RT is the Best Therapy on IRF

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CST
Medina (50) classroom

Presenters

Ms Julianne Herrera, MS, CTRS, CHRISTUS Healthcare System Spohn Region

American Therapeutic Recreation Association Standards of Practice of Recreation Therapy & Self-Assessment

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CST
Medina (50) classroom

Presenters

Marcia Smith, CTRS, MA , ACSM-CEP, National Institutes of Health

Connecting the Practice and Science of Therapeutic Recreation and Yoga

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

Melissa Mroz, CTRS, SPIN

Finding and Implementing Successful Internship Experiences

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CST
Blanco (classroom 40)

Presenters

Dr. Jo Ellen Ross, PH.D., Temple University

Professional Advocacy: Engaging our consumers and ourselves

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CST
San Antonio I (100 classroom)

Presenters

Anna Broome, BSRA, CTRS

STRAPS Part 2

Monday, February 8, 2016 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

NCTRC Certification: All You Need to Know

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

Robin McNeal, CTRS, NCTRC

Physical activity and improved self efficacy

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

Kim Hartgraves, CTRS

RT/TR: A Unique and Empowering Therapy for Individuals with Life Limiting Illness

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM CST
Blanco (classroom 40)

Presenters

Lisa Frazior, CTRS, Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation - Hospital Division

Stress, Coping, & Pain: How it Affects the Rehab Process

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM CST
San Antonio I (100 classroom)

Presenters

Ms Julianne Herrera MS, CTRS, CHRISTUS Healthcare System Spohn Region

Confronting Mortality

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST
Blanco (classroom 40)

Presenters

Barb Stuebing RCTRS, St Lukes Rehab

Imagine Therapies, Contracting as a Business

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

Mrs. Leticia Gonzalez, CTRS, Imagine Therapies, LLC

Recognize the Red Flags to Help Prevent Child Abuse

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

Dana R. Dempsey, M.S., CTRS, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Stress and Coping, Part 2

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST
San Antonio I (100 classroom)

Presenters

"Adventure Days" Southern IN Rehab Hospital Stroke Camp

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM–2:30 PM CST
San Antonio I (100 classroom)

Presenters

Ms Deb Strickler, CTRS, BS, Southern IN Rehab Hospital

Caregiver Training as a Component of Recreation Therapy Community Reintegration Training

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM–2:30 PM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

Madalyn Weber, M.S., CTRS, Shepherd Center
Elizabeth Thrush, CTRS, Shepherd Center

The Use of Therapeutic Recreation Techniques in the Care of Children with Chronic Pain

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM–2:30 PM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

Michelle M O'Hara, M.Ed, Boston Children's Hospital

Yoga for Arthritis & Chronic Pain: An Evidence-based Program

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM–2:30 PM CST
Blanco (classroom 40)

Presenters

Ann Swanson, M.S., Yoga for Arthritis

Belay on! Programming Inclusive Outdoor Recreation

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

Sandra Heath, CTRS, City of Austin Parks and Recreation

Predictive Nature of Recreational Therapy on FIM Scores

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CST
San Antonio I (100 classroom)

Presenters

Melissa L. Zahl, PhD, CTRS/L, Oklahoma State University

Project Infinity: Bridging The Gap Between Diagnosis And State Provided Services

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CST
Trinity (30 Classroom)

Presenters

Katherine Vara, M.S., CTRS, Project Infinity

Yoga, Part 2

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CST
Blanco (classroom 40)

Presenters

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